CYLINDER HEAD GASKET(for Bank 1) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

When viewed from the rear of the engine assembly, Bank 1 is on the left side and Bank 2 is on the right side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE CAMSHAFT (for Bank 1)

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  2. REMOVE NO. 1 VALVE ROCKER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 16 valve rocker arms from the cylinder head.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  3. REMOVE VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 16 valve lash adjusters from the cylinder head.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  4. REMOVE VALVE STEM CAP


    1. Remove the 16 valve stem caps from the cylinder head.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  5. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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      Uniformly loosen and remove the 2 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

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      Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, uniformly loosen the 10 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration. Remove the 10 cylinder head bolts and plate washers.

      Note


      • Be careful not to drop washers into the cylinder head.

      • Head warpage or cracking could result from removing bolts in an incorrect order.

      Tech Tips

      Be sure to keep the removed parts separate for each installation position.

    3. Remove the cylinder head and gasket.